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Businesses Qualify for $67 Million in Tax Credits

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Illinois businesses qualified for $67 million in income tax credits after hiring individuals covered through the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today. The federal incentive reduces an employers cost of doing business while helping those most in need gain valuable work experience. IDES administers the federal program.